How to get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 238 bus from North St @ Union St station to Quincy Adams station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

91min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 238238
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from North St @ Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North St @ Union St
    ID 4275
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 238238
    Wait for bus
    238
    Quincy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quincy Adams
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    26 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    26 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University

The distance between S. Main St. @ Union St., Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 22.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University

To check the bus and subway schedule from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (S. Main St. @ Union St.) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 238, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between S. Main St. @ Union St. and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University?

    The 238 bus line goes from North St @ Union St station near S. Main St. @ Union St. in Randolph to Quincy Adams station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Quincy Adams station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between S. Main St. @ Union St. in Randolph and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near S. Main St. @ Union St. to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 238 bus from the North St @ Union St stop near S. Main St. @ Union St. in Randolph.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between S. Main St. @ Union St. and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Quincy Adams station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University?

    The ride from S. Main St. @ Union St. to Tufts University costs $2.40.

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